Dirty Dutch: Holland's aggressive World Cup tactics

Dirty Dutch: Holland's aggressive World Cup tactics

Dirty Dutch: Holland's aggressive World Cup tactics

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Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong (right) performs some fancy footwork on the stomach of Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso. The challenge was one of many 'robust' offerings from the Dutch in the World Cup final in South Africa

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De Jong was lucky to escape with just a booking from English referee Howard Webb

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Van Persie's challenge on Joan Capdevilla led to squeals from the Spaniard and a yellow for the Dutchman

Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong (right) performs some fancy footwork on the stomach of Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso. The challenge was one of many 'robust' offerings from the Dutch in the World Cup final in South Africa

Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong (right) performs some fancy footwork on the stomach of Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso. The challenge was one of many 'robust' offerings from the Dutch in the World Cup final in South Africa